Properties of Dunite and Pyrolite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
3-3.01
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Dunite vs Pyrolite Properties
Properties of Dunite and Pyrolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Pyrolite properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Pyrolite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Dunite and Pyrolite.